I am a poor wayfaring stranger
While traveling through this world of woe
Yet there's no sickness, toil or danger
In that bright world to which I go
Chorus:
I'm going there to see my father
I'm going there no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
I know my way is rough and steep
Yet beauteous fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed their vigils keep
Chorus:
I'm going there to see my mother
She said she'd meet me when I come
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
Verse (minor):
| I | I | I | I |
| IV | IV | I | I |
| I | I | I | I |
| IV | IV | I | I |
Chorus (first half Major)
| VI | VI | III | III |
| VI | VI | VM | VM |
| I | I | I | I |
| IV | IV | I | I |